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BJP jumped to Raghav Chadha's side, clearly showing where everyone stands: Atishi

IANS | April 3, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Amid the ongoing rift within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Atishi, the Leader of Opposition in Delhi, responded on Friday after AAP MP Raghav Chadha spoke out following his removal as Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha and the subsequent appointment of Ashok Mittal to that position. She stated that if the BJP has jumped to his side and is praising him, and even questioning why he hasn’t joined them (BJP), it clearly shows where everyone stands.

China’s AI growth raises security, economic concerns: Report

IANS | April 3, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models are rapidly gaining global traction, raising concerns among US policymakers over potential risks to national security, supply chains, and economic competitiveness, according to a report.

Bengal will be divided through Assembly seats rearrangement if BJP comes to power: CM Mamata

IANS | April 3, 2026 3:38 PM

Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the poll-bound state, its division through the Assembly constituency rearrangement will be inevitable.

TN polls: BJP names 27 candidates; fields key leaders in prominent constituencies

IANS | April 3, 2026 3:24 PM

Chennai, April 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday unveiled its list of candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, naming nominees for 27 constituencies as part of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Row erupts after CJI calls West Bengal 'most polarised state', Oppn seeks EC review

IANS | April 3, 2026 3:03 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) A political row has erupted on Friday after the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant, described West Bengal as "the most polarised state in the country" while taking cognisance of an incident linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.

'State under narco-militancy', 'AAP responsible for spike in terrorism': BJP, Cong on Punjab law and order

IANS | April 3, 2026 2:50 PM

New Delhi/Punjab, April 3 (IANS) The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Friday, expressed concern about the current law and order situation in Punjab, saying that the state is again under "narco-militancy". Additionally, the BJP held the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led state government responsible for "increased terrorism" in the state.

Govt eyes boost in production of induction heaters to cut use of cooking gas

IANS | April 3, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Top government officials including the Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, the Power Secretary, and the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) held a meeting on Friday to discuss ways to increase the domestic production of induction heaters and cooking utensils to bring down the use of cooking gas consumption amid supply chain disruptions due to the Iran war, according to official sources.

People have decided to re-elect NDA to protect Assam's culture: HM Shah

IANS | April 3, 2026 2:43 PM

Guwahati, April 3 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that the people of Assam have “decided to re-elect the NDA” to safeguard the state’s culture, identity and future, while launching a sharp attack on the Congress during a massive rally in Dudhnoi in Goalpara district.

Government okays Rs 132.51 crore for connectivity project at Deendayal Port

IANS | April 3, 2026 2:38 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The government on Friday approved the construction of a road over bridge (ROB) at Deendayal Port in Gujarat at a cost of Rs 132.51 crore.

Manipur doctor saves young woman passenger on Air India's Tokyo-Delhi flight

IANS | April 3, 2026 2:35 PM

Imphal, April 3 (IANS) A doctor from Manipur’s Senapati district saved the life of a 21-year-old passenger during a mid-air medical emergency on an Air India flight from Tokyo to New Delhi.

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BJP jumped to Raghav Chadha's side, clearly showing where everyone stands: Atishi

China’s AI growth raises security, economic concerns: Report

Bengal will be divided through Assembly seats rearrangement if BJP comes to power: CM Mamata

TN polls: BJP names 27 candidates; fields key leaders in prominent constituencies

Row erupts after CJI calls West Bengal 'most polarised state', Oppn seeks EC review

'State under narco-militancy', 'AAP responsible for spike in terrorism': BJP, Cong on Punjab law and order

Govt eyes boost in production of induction heaters to cut use of cooking gas

People have decided to re-elect NDA to protect Assam's culture: HM Shah

Government okays Rs 132.51 crore for connectivity project at Deendayal Port

Manipur doctor saves young woman passenger on Air India's Tokyo-Delhi flight

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